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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.11, 394.81 and 161.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.11, 394.81 and 161.77 is: 223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.11 : 394.81 = 161.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.11/394.81 = 161.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.11x = 394.81 × 161.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.11x = 63,868.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,868.41/286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.23

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